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City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Sess ion
October 12,
1992
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
October 12, 1992 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon Howell
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation.
The Commission referred this item to October 26, 1992 Regular Meeting.
Presentation byPhoebeCarpenter, Communit~COordinated Child Care for Centeral Florida, Inc.
("4C") regarding Head Start Program.
Phoebe Carpenter, President, 4C, reported that 4C is a child care resource and
referral service, which has been in operation for the past twenty (20) years, and has offices
in Osceola, Seminole and Orange Counties, with a full-service office in the City of Sanford.
Further, 4C is a non-profit agency, which is primarily funded by City, County and State
monies. Also, 4C operates a child care program under HRS, "Project Safety Net", for children
(birth to five years of age) who have been abused by their parents. Further, 4C presently
runs the Osceola County Head Start Program, and would like to be grantee for Seminole County.
Also, if the City does not wish to administer the program, the Commission could designate 4C
as "delegate agency".
Dorothy Dukes, Vice-President, Operations, 4C, reported if 4C administers the
Seminole County Head Start, that most of the Seminole County Head Start employees would
maintain their employment, but some of the positions would be merged with Osceola County Head
Start.
Ms. Carpenter reported that the current Head Start employees would be grandfathered
into 4C's retirement program.
Sandra Henson, Staff Member, 4C, reported that UCF was included in 4C's application
for grantee.
City Manager reported that the City could either withdraw from the competition, and
strongly endorse 4C, or proceed to seek designation of the City as grantee, and amend its
application designating 4C as "delegate agency".
Charles Rowe, Community Development Officer, reported that Atlanta has confirmed
that the City could designate 4C as "delegate agency".
The consensus of the Commission was to authorize Staff to proceed to seek
designation of the City as grantee of the Head Start Program, with 4C as "delegate agency",
to administer the program. This item was referred to tonight's Regular Meeting, for City
Commission action.
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Financing considerations for purchase of Seminole County School Board property across from
Sanford Middle School.
City Manager reported that the purchase price for this property is $590,000.00,
that the terms of said contract are: $120,000.00 down payment, $470,000.00 to be financed
over five (5) years at 10% interest, with twenty (20) year amortization and a balloon payment
in the fifth (5th) year. Further, Mr. Hardwick has indicated a willingness to assign the
contract to the City, for reimbursement of his out-of-pocket expenses in estimated amount of
$11,000.00. Further, possible financing alternatives include a direct commercial loan, or
use of General Fund Reserves. Further, other financing alternatives: 1) Utilization of a
portion of the land for reclaimed water disposal, which would generate approximately
$100,000.00 to $200,000.00 in utilities, 2) Recreation Impact Fees, 3) COP's, and 4) General
Obligation Bonds. City Manager reported that if the Commission wishes to pursue the purchase
of said property, he would recommend that the Commission request that that the School Board
extend Mr. Hardwickts contract for at least two weeks, to allow Staff to work out contract
details, and possible financing alternatives.
Review of submittals/proposals regarding Sign Contest.
The Commission concurred to ask the Scenic Improvement Board to meet in Special
Meeting, to review the sign entries and provide recommendations, for City Commission
consideration at the October 26, 1992 Work Session.
Class 3 Alcoholic Beverage Registratione for a private clube at Riverboat Plaza.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to request City Attorney to
review, and provide comments/recommendations regarding private club vs. commercial, open to
the public establishment.
Ordinance to regulate outside drying of laundry.
Commissioner Howell submitted a photograph of the property located at 9th Street
and Park Avenue, which displayed several items of laundry drying in the front yard, and
requested that the Commission consider adopting an ordinance prohibiting such activity.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to obtain copies of similar ordinances
throughout Central Florida, and to have someone speak with property owner(s).
Request from Co~i~ilission Howell to close Park Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street, from
10=00 A.M. to 8=00 P.M. on November 21, 1992, for Barbecue/Block Party at his residence.
Commission Howell withdrew his request.
Presentation by Robert Mann.
Robert Mann, letter carrier, U.S. Postal Service, presented a Seminole-Sanford
Transportation Center concept. He stated that A~TRAK, LINKS, Commuter Rail, Voltran, etc.
would all operate out of one house, that such concept would include passenger station
facilities i.e. rail, bus, taxi, and possibly airline tickets, plus food services, and
meeting/office accomodations, and that the structure itself would contai~ the rail station,
service area and bus facilities. Also, by April of 1993, the "Sunset Limited" will be
servicing Los Angeles/New Orleans to Miami, and 1996 is the target date for~Miami/Chicago
service.
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HoDDer Academy ProDerty
After discussion, the Commission authorized Staff to proceed with acceptance of the
Hopper Academy property from the Seminole County School Board, and to transfer same to
Georgetown Community Improvement Association, subject to commitment, in writing, from GCIA
prior to said transfer, that asbestos shingle removal will be the first thing done upon
acquiring said building.
(Mayor Smith recessed the meeting for approximately fifteen minutes - The Mayor reconvened
the meeting.)
Athletic Officiating Contract with Sanford Officiating Services.
City Manager reported that Sanford Officiating Services has provided umpiring and
scorekeeping services, onan on-call basis, for the past two and one-half (2 1/2) years, that
funding for same would come from the Contra Account, and recommended approval of the
contract, at unit prices as outlined in memo dated October 6, 1992, from Director of
Recreation and Parks. The Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for
City Commission action.
Parade Permit
City Manager reported that he will approve Seminole High School's request for a
Parade Permit for its Annual Parade on October 22, 1992 at 5:00 o'clock P.M., if there are
no objections from the Commission. The Commission concurred with issuance of Parade Permit.
Request from Francis Schembri, Manager, K-Mart, for tent permit, to temporarily house Home
and Garden Shop in K-Mart's front parking lot.
City Manager reported that K-Mart has requested a tent permit for a period of five
(5) months, to temporarily house the House and Garden Shop until completion of its expansion
project. City Manager recommended that the Commission, in support of Sanford business, waive
Land Development Regulations and approve the tent permit as requested. The Commission
referred this item to tonight's meeting for City Commission consideration.
Purchase of Solid Waste Equipment.
City Manager requested confirmation that it was the Commission's intent, at the FY
92/93 Budget Work Sessions, to finance Solid Waste equipment, as well as two grounds
maintenance trucks, with a loan from General Fund Reserves. The Commission concurred.
Resolution acknowledging City EmDloyees.
City Manager reported that the Florida League of Cities has adopted a resolution
recognizing City employees for their assistance relative to "Hurricane Andrew". The
Commission concurred to invite said City employees to attend the October 26, 1992 Regular
Meeting, to be recognized and receive copies of said resolution.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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